TNT has been cleaning house in recent months — cancelling shows like Perception, Dallas, and Franklin & Bash. Will new series The Librarians be cancelled as well or, will it be renewed for a second season?
On The Librarians, Flynn Carsen (Noah Wyle) welcomes four new people to the library organization, to help solve ancient mysteries and recover/protect historical artifacts. Together, they fight against supernatural threats — including the mysterious and immortal Dulaque (Matt Frewer) and the Serpent Brotherhood. The show stars Rebecca Romijn, Christian Kane, Lindy Booth, John Kim, and John Larroquette. Wyle, Jane Curtin, and Bob Newhart recur in their roles from the movies.
The TNT series debuted in early December with a pair of episodes that drew a 1.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.35 million viewers. That was a solid premiere for a basic cable series.
Unfortunately, the second week’s installment fell more than 35%, to a 0.8 demo rating and 3.37 million. The ratings have gone up and down in the later weeks but haven’t edged higher than a 1.0 in the demo and 4.1 million. Last night marked the season finale.
Though the ratings fell quite a bit after the premiere, The Librarians still performed well for TNT. It’s pretty much matched Rizolli & Isles’ demo numbers and is one of the cable channel’s most-watched programs. Though the cable channel supposedly wants to focus on very edgy material, it looks like a safe bet that The Librarians will be renewed for a second season.
Executive producer Dean Devlin certainly wants to continue with the show and told EW, “The world of The Library is a world I want to live in for the rest of my life. The more we can expand that universe and take it into surprising areas… we want to just see how far we can keep pushing the limits of where the show can go. Hopefully we’ll hear soon about a pick up soon and get back to work. We’re all chomping at the bit to get back into the world of The Library.”
Via Instagram he later said, “I want to thank each and every one of you who tuned in for your support this season. As soon as we hear any news regarding Season 2 of The Librarians you’ll be the first to know!”
But, what do you think? Do you like The Librarians TV show? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
2/12 update: TNT has renewed The Librarians for a second season. Details here.
the Librarians is a really great show, it’s funny and clever at the same time. It’s the only show I will schedule my activities around.
Definitely KEEP!! I don’t actually have a tv I can watch it on so I don’t help the numbers but I watch it OnDemand and I Love it. It is actually the first show I have made a point to watch since Leverage went off the air.
KEEP KEEP KEEP! I was so sad when SyFy did not renew Warehouse 13. It made the loss of Eureka almost bearable. The Librarians was a perfect combo of Warehouse 13 with a topping of Doctor Who! And I would love to see more eps!!
Keep it. I love it. And if you keep canceling shows fans love you might lose fans. While I would love a longer season I realize it might cost too much. So if keeping the number of episodes to what you had, do it. You have an amazing cast that has energy/chemistry. For me & likely others that’s what keeps a show going. One final thing and this is towards the head people at TNT who will choose if this show goes or stays. Cancelling a show like this is an insult to the cast, the crew & the fans.… Read more »
PLease don’t cancel this show. This is a great show for the entire family. I am so tired of reality shows and shows that are not entertaining.
RENEW
Please, oh please keep this show. I love Christian Kane and John Larroquette. All the players are wonderful in their individual parts and as a team they have chemistry. It is an hour each we I truly look forward to enjoying.
KEEP IT! It is a fantastic show, fun, and Christian Kane needs to stay on air!!
Renew – It’s entertaining & a show I have , so far, felt comfortable watching with my kids. Not too many of these shows around anymore.
Please keep the Librarians. It is a fun and entertaining show. It provides a little literature and a little history, while being enjoyable. Please keep it. Please keep it.
Renew! I liked all the movies and this too ! Keep them coming
Love this show
Please, please renew the libraryins it’s my fav tv show
I hope you keep this series running for a while. I love watching the movies and when I saw the series, we’ll lol. It’s funny, enjoyable and very creative!
PLEASE keep the Librarians!!! Renew it!!!